After establishing itself as a key player in the modern rye landscape, Vermont’s Whistlepig Whiskey is making waves in the American single malt category. The cult brand’s latest release? WhistlePig 30 Single Malt “The BigShǝBàng,” which, after aging for three decades, will be the brand’s oldest single malt to ever hit the market.
WhistlePig released its first single malt in 2023, a 21-year-old expression called “The Béhôlden.” The following year, it upped the ante with the launch of the oddly named “The Badönkådonk” 25-year-old single malt. And now, WhistlePig is pushing the category to new heights with the upcoming release of The BigShǝBàng. This is a big step for American single malt, particularly after its recognition as an official spirits category by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in December 2024.
